The growing number of regional conflicts against the backdrop of instability hotbeds approaching the borders of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member states is a particular concern, Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov told reporters in an interview. "The threat of international terrorism and related extremism, drug trafficking, cross-border movement of militants, and illegal financial transactions remains. We are particularly alarmed and concerned by the proximity of these hotbeds to the borders of CSTO member states," he said. "The processes taking place here directly impact the global political and military situation, including in our organization's area of responsibility. In addition to the increasingly complex military aspects of security, "according to the CSTO member states, growing threats in the biological, international information, and other spheres require timely coordinated action," the CSTO chief said.